Tag: homesteading
18 Vintage Homesteading Tools to Search for at Garage Sales
I’ve discovered something that was rather surprising – that the ways we do things today aren’t necessarily the best ways to do them. As...
How To Build an Earthen Oven
Earthen ovens have been in use for thousands of years and are made of a clay-sand mixture that is hardened by the wood fire...
An Ingenious Way to Catch Pigeons and Other Birds in Your...
There are several ways to capture pigeons or birds, but this is the most creative and effective way to do it.
What you need:
A...
The 24 Highest Calorie Vegetables for Your Survival Garden
Whoever came up with the idea of gardening, way back in the caveman days, surely did a favor to those of us who live...
How to Entertain your Family Without Electricity
I had a friend who prepared to shelter in place during Hurricane Irma. He had the basics and was able to stay safe during...
How to Harvest Seeds Properly and Sustain a Year Round Food...
How do you grow seeds? It can be difficult to harvest seeds, requiring patience, practice and a good deal of knowledge. That said, it...
Protecting Your Garden Against Pests And Diseases
There are many things that can happen to your garden that you wouldn't even consider to be an issue, pests or diseases. Any of...
The Hidden Secret of Shepherd’s Purse
A herbaceous weed naturalized from the Mediterranean, Shepherd's purse is widespread and abundant in North America, primarily where humans have been invaded and soil...
Prepping Dog and Cat Food
Dogs and cats are a vital part of the homestead or when your prepper nightmare come true. Whether you plan to bug out or...
How to Make Pumpkin Powder
Nothing says fall like pumpkin, but sometimes it’s nice to enjoy their flavor outside of harvest season. Dehydrating pumpkin purée into pumpkin powder allows...
